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Historical Markers and War Memorials in United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
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Dedicated September 1989 to the
190 men lost in the European Theatre
during six campaigns of World War II
Presidential Citation
"The untiring devotion to duty and
extraordinary skill and courage reflect
great credit upon the entire . . . — — Map (db m163722) WM
With Wings of Courage
From bases in England, France, and Belgium,
February 1944 until May 1945, the group
flew 249 missions, 10,124 sorties over
enemy territory and dropped 15,786 tons
of bombs on assigned targets
Battle Credits . . . — — Map (db m162228) HM WM
Dedicated to the honor of those
airmen of the 398th who valiantly
served and gallantly died in
defense of the Free World
B-17 Flying Fortress - WWII
Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire, England UK
May 6, 1944 to April 25, 1945
195 Combat . . . — — Map (db m170105) WM
60th 61st 62nd
Squadrons
North Field Guam 1945
Dedicated to the brave young men of the 39th
Bomb Group whose heroic efforts substantially
contributed to the victory over the Japanese Empire
and to honor our comrades who gave their . . . — — Map (db m161118) WM
From the rain swept air fields of New Guinea to
cold and wintery Korea, these young Americans
carved for themselves and their posterity a
symbol as majestic as the American Eagle itself.
They will be a tribute to history forever.
Clark . . . — — Map (db m162837) WM
In honor of all who served, because of their bravery and dedication, the Third Photo Reconnaissance Squadron was able to provide the 20th Air Force to photographic intelligence necessary to bring the war against Japan to a . . . — — Map (db m161016) HM WM
Dedicated to the members of the 40th Bomb Group
who gave their lives in the service of their country
during World War II. The 40th Bomb Group served
with distinction in Puerto Rico; Panama; Guatemala;
Ecuador; the . . . — — Map (db m163653) WM
To Remember The
401st Bombardment Group (H)
The gallant men of the 401st flew 254 combat missions over Germany and Occupied Europe in sturdy B-17 aircraft. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations and had the best bombing accuracy . . . — — Map (db m168031) WM
The 404th Bombardment Squadron dedicates this memorial
to the fellow members of "The Pink Elephant Squadron"
who sacrificed their lives flying B-24 Liberator Bombers
in what is known as the "forgotten war" over the
Aleutian Islands and . . . — — Map (db m163320) WM
Operating Locations
Elmendorf Yakutat Cold Bay Adak
Naknek Nome Kodiak Amchitka
In honor of those who served so gallantly
to preserve the cause of freedom — — Map (db m163251) WM
414th Fighter Group 506th Fighter Group
Fighter Squadrons
413th, 437th 456th 457th, 458th and 462nd
Dedicated to the brave men who participated in
the hazardous, 1500-mile bomber escort and
fighter-bomber missions from Iwo Jima to . . . — — Map (db m160976) WM
In memory of those who gave their lives
and in tribute to those who served.
England - N. Africa - Sardinia - Corsica
Italy - Belgium - Germany
March 1943 - May 1945
Campaigns:
Sicily - Naples Foggia - Rome Arno -
Southern France - . . . — — Map (db m163436) WM
In recognition of the aircrews and ground support personnel,
"Pioneers" of night electronic warfare, for their
indomitable spirit, perseverance, and ingenuity, in
the accomplishment of their assigned missions.
Campaigns
Sicily * . . . — — Map (db m163457) WM
"To the Airmen (Ghost Drivers) of the Fighting Four-One-Six
-the 21 airmen who bravely fell in the face of the enemy-
their brothers-in-arms who have since joined them
-those who so fearlessly met and vanquished the enemy in
the dark of . . . — — Map (db m163438) WM
- In Memory of Fallen Comrades -
World War II Campaigns
New Guinea Bismarck Archipeligo Southern Philippines
Leyte Luzon Western Pacific China Offensive
Ryukyus Air Offensive-Japan
P61 P70 P38 B25
[Dedicated] June . . . — — Map (db m163432) WM
In memory of those who gave their lives
and in tribute to those who served
Stations:
Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Nadzab, Los Negros
Noemfoor Island, Middelburg Island, Morotai
Puerto Princess, Zamboanga, Sanga Sanga
Operational: April 1, . . . — — Map (db m163799) WM
Dedicated to those brave and gallant men
who gave their lives in the struggle against
tyranny. Whatever job they were part of our team
& were sorely missed. They remain in our thoughts
to this day. May the flag they so proudly defended, . . . — — Map (db m162875) WM
In recognition of all those whose untiring devotion and
efforts made this great unit a reality....And as a
special tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
England France Belgium Germany
Campaigns
Normandy Northern France . . . — — Map (db m163771) WM
Col Leon G. Lewis, Commander
Activated 01 Dec 1943
Inactivated 25 Aug 1947
To those pioneers of night aerial warfare who flew into
night's black pit with invincible spirits, and to those
support personnel whose various . . . — — Map (db m163434) WM
Dedicated to the memory and honor of the men who served
in the 426th Night Fighter Squadron in China during WWII
who by their dedication, determination, expert skills
and personal sacrifice fulfilled their assigned mission
under extremely . . . — — Map (db m163735) WM
In memory of the young and brave men
of this organization, who gave their lives
in defense of liberty and freedom for
the land they loved. No man could do more.
Normandy Holland Bastogne Rhine River — — Map (db m168686) WM
In memory of the gallant men of the
436th Troop Carrier Group
May their sacrifices for freedom and justice
be commemorated in perpetuity
Campaigns
Normandy Rome-Arno Southern France
Northern France . . . — — Map (db m168687) WM
In Memory of Our Fallen Comrades WWII
Normandy — Ardennes — Northern France
Rome — Arno — Southern France
Rhineland — Central Europe — — Map (db m170001) WM
Dedicated to the memory
of those who flew and served in
43rd Bombardment Wing (M) 1960-1970
305th Bombardment Wing (M) 1961-1970
World's First Supersonic Bomber
B-58 Hustler held 19 World Records
Won the following aviation . . . — — Map (db m170329) HM WM
To those men who lie forever secure in their
youth and courage. The record of their achievement,
to which they gave the full measure of sacrifice,
is here-with dedicated.
Normandy-Southern France-Holland
Bastogne-Rhine River
Respectfully . . . — — Map (db m170109) WM
The First B-29 Group
Dedicated to the men of the 444th Bomb Gp (V.H.)
who helped achieve victory through air power -
especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice
for that victory
676th Bomb Sq. 677th Bomb Sq. 678th Bomb . . . — — Map (db m161014) HM WM
Dedicated to those who served in the 447th Bomb Group
during World War II. Their display of courage, determination
and skill under stress of combat were in keeping with
the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces of the United . . . — — Map (db m170424) WM
"Flying Horsemen"
Grottaglia, Italy
1943 - 1945
May the spirit of our fallen comrades join
with us today as we re-establish old
friendships, rekindle the fires of patriotism,
and rededicated ourselves toward those
lofty ideals of . . . — — Map (db m168684) WM
8th Air Force B-24 Liberators
First Mission 7 Nov. 1942 Last Mission 25 Apr. 1945
344 Combat Missions 155 Aircraft Lost in Action
330 Enemy Planes Destroyed
Awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for
Kiel, Germany 14 May . . . — — Map (db m170426) WM
In honor of those who served
with the
450th Bombardment Group (H)
Italy 1943 - 45 World War II
Distinguished Unit Citations
Regensburg Feb 25th 1944
Ploesti Apr 5th 1944
1500 men of the 450th Group were
killed or missing in . . . — — Map (db m170328) WM
In remembrance of those who served in the
452nd Bombardment Group
Activated 1 June 1943 Deactivated 27 Aug 1945
Base of Operations Deopham Green, England
250 Combat Missions Flown in B-17s
1 Unit Citation
2 Medal of . . . — — Map (db m167436) WM
San Giovanni Airfield, Italy
1944 - 1945
In memory of those valiant members of the Four
Hundred Fifty Fourth Bombardment Group who
made the supreme sacrifice for their country...
who were never able to reflect on their efforts in . . . — — Map (db m167076) WM
This memorial is dedicated to the officers and enlisted men
of the 455th Bombardment Group (H) who served so valiantly
in the defense of freedom during World War II. They
distinguished themselves by performing strategic aerial
warfare in . . . — — Map (db m163809) WM
In memory of the former members
who lost their lives during World War II
and the deceased members of this assocation
by the Members - 16 Sept. 1988 — — Map (db m169966) WM
In Memory of Those Who Served
"—where the graves of heroes are kept green,
and where the foot of the pilgrim still seeks
the shrine of the martyr, one knows that
courage, truth, faith and honor still abide
in the . . . — — Map (db m167534) WM
772nd Sq. 773rd Sq. 774th Sq. 775th Sq.
Group HQs and Support Units
"Memorializing our comrades who were killed
in action and honoring all who served" — — Map (db m163751) WM
Dedicated in remembrance
of all who served in the
466th Bomb Group (H)
333 Killed in Action, 171 POW's, 8 Evaded, 27 Interned
231 Combat Missions flown from Attlebridge, England
First Mission 22 March 1944 Last . . . — — Map (db m163317) WM
To All Who Served
Whose inspiring leaders --
Colonels Howard E. Engler, Ted S. Faulkner and James V. Edmundson --
made more of men than they were.
Bases:
Kharagpur, India Pengshan, China West Field, Tinian
Unit Citations:
Yawata . . . — — Map (db m161018) WM
Dedicated to the members of the
474th Fighter Group,
428th, 429th, 430th Squadrons
for service to country in the
cause of freedom, World War II.
Distinguished Unit Citation,
23 August 1944
England, France, Belgium & . . . — — Map (db m163568) WM
To honor
the members of the
47th Troop Carrier Squadron
who served their country during WWII
Airborne Assault
Sicily Italy Normandy
Holland Germany — — Map (db m161695) WM
In recognition of accomplishments
of all those who served with the
485th Bombardment Group (H)
B-24 Liberator
Gowen Field-Fairmont, Nebr. N. Africa So. Italy
Dedicated to the memory of our comrades
who gave their lives for their . . . — — Map (db m170330) WM
The survivors of the 486th dedicate this memorial
to all who served the unit in the cause of freedom
and give eternal honors to the 408 airmen killed in combat
This WWII unit flew 191 combat missions over
Nazi-held Europe from Station 174, . . . — — Map (db m163794) WM
England 1942 North Africa 1942-1943
Sicily 1943 Corsica 1944 Italy 1943-1945
This plaque is placed here in memory
of our comrades as an everlasting tribute
to their heroic sacrifices
4 July 1984 — — Map (db m167135) WM
848 B.S. 849 B.S. 850 B.S. 851 B.S.
and
All Service Units
Dedicated to the
officers and men
of the
490th Bombardment Group
who were
Killed in Action
Killed in Line of Duty
Missing in Action
Their sacrifice was not in . . . — — Map (db m167432) WM
Honoring the memory of those
gallant members of the
491st Bombardment Group (H)
who gave their lives in the
defense of freedom
"No other 8th Air Force Group was committed
to action so fast: flew so many missions in so
short a time . . . — — Map (db m161898) WM
In memory of those who served with the
492nd Bomb Group (H) & 801st Bomb Group (P)
Group Commanders:
Col. A.J. Pierce, Maj. L. Adams, Col. E.H. Snavely,
Col. C.J. Heflin, L Col. R.W. Fish, Col. H.D. Upham,
Lt Col. J.M. Dickerson, Lt Col. . . . — — Map (db m163836) WM
In honor of the intrepid airmen of the 497th,
and especially those lost in combat, along with
elements of a great support team
869th Bomb Squadron (A-Square 1 to 20)
870th Bomb Squadron (A-Square 21 to 40)
871st Bomb Squadron (A-Square 41 . . . — — Map (db m160975) WM
Paying homage to those dauntless airmen who flew with
the 498th, and especially those lost in combat, along
with elements of a remarkable support team
873rd Bomb Squadron (T-Square 1 to 20)
874th Bomb Squadron (T-Square 21 to 40)
875th Bomb . . . — — Map (db m160979) WM
Paying tribute to the fearless airmen of the 499th,
and especially those lost in combat, along with
elements of an outstanding support team
877th Bomb Squadron (V-Square 1 to 20)
878th Bomb Squadron (V-Square 21 to 40)
879th Bomb Squadron . . . — — Map (db m160973) WM
Dedicated in memory of our comrades
who died in the service of our country,
and those who have since joined them.
"They gave so others might live"
Bases of Operation
Johnston Island Saipan Peleliu
Iwo Jima Guam Kwajalein
Battle . . . — — Map (db m161908) WM
Recognizing with great esteem the
bold and brave airmen of the 500th,
and especially those lost in combat,
along with elements of an extraordinary
support team
881st Bomb Squadron (Z-Square 1 to 20)
882nd Bomb Squadron (Z-Square 21 to 40) . . . — — Map (db m160978) WM
The achievement has been the final victory.
Those who gave their lives to gain this end
are remembered for more than names on a
casualty list. By carrying the battle vigorously
to the enemy, they insured the preservation
of the American . . . — — Map (db m161027) WM
To salute all who served, to pay tribute to
the wounded, to honor those who became
prisoners of war, to memorialize friendships
forged in the crucible of combat, and to
hallow forever those who gave their all,
this plaque is dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m161111) WM
Dedicated in the honor of all who have served
in the 509th as a memorial to those valiant
comrades who gave their lives to maintain
peace and freedom.
509th Composite Bomb Group
which became the
509th Bomb Wing
The 509th was . . . — — Map (db m161090) WM
This plaque is a lasting memorial to
those individuals who paid the ultimate
price in defense of the free world.
European Theater
March 1944 - June 1945
over 15,000 sorties
World War II Citations
Distinguished [U]nit . . . — — Map (db m162056) WM
To our gallant aircrews who fearlessly rode the night skies
against an implacable enemy; those who perished in defense
of our principles of freedom; those who supported their
gallant actions and those who have since joined them,
we proudly . . . — — Map (db m163454) WM
Dedicated to the memory and in honor of those gallant men
who served in the 549th Night Fighter Squadron. Their
extraordinary fidelity, indomitable fighting spirit and great
courage, readiness and skill ensured the security of their . . . — — Map (db m163437) WM
Air Echelon TDY to Alaska,
Eleventh Air Force, and the
Aleutian Campaign.
A Small Band of Great Men
and 65 P-39s.
Nome, Elmendorf, Kodiak, Adak — — Map (db m163238) WM
This plaque is dedicated to the pilots of the 55th Fighter Group 8th Air Force, who defended our nation in World War II. In 18 months of intensive combat in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO), the 55th FG destroyed 585 enemy aircraft in the . . . — — Map (db m167471) WM
In honor of the aircrews and ground support personnel,
"pioneers" of night electronic warfare, for their indomitable
spirit, perseverance, and ingenuity, in the accomplishment
of their assigned missions.
Campaigns
New Guinea ★ Leyte . . . — — Map (db m163461) WM
[Emblems of the 64th, 65th, and 66th Fighter Squadrons]
[Emblem of the Desert Air Force]
Dedicated to the memory of the
officers and airmen who paid the supreme sacrifice
while serving their country as members of the
57th Fighter Group in . . . — — Map (db m167447) WM
In honor of an outstanding group of 5th Air force men and women
who served their country so faithfully while enduring
incredible hardships during WWII, Korea or Vietnam.
Some lived and some died-all of them gave their very best.
They . . . — — Map (db m162722) WM
In remembrance and recognition of an
outstanding group of men who thru
persistent dedication to service and honor
from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay,
"kept'em flying" in pursuit of victory.
Operations & Campaigns
Okinawa Mindoro . . . — — Map (db m162918) WM
We, the members of the 64th Fighter Interceptor Squadron,
ask you to pause to honor our brothers who have flown
their last mission; each committed to the common defense
of our nation, dedicated to stand against the tyranny
over the minds . . . — — Map (db m163647) WM
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